Gontier Publishing

09/04/2026

Les Voyages du Commandant Cousteau for tuba & organ
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Recorded by Bart van Neyghem (tuba) and Nikolas Fehr (organ)

02/04/2026

"Dance Scene from Queen Tamara" - Johan Halvorsen, arr. Tom Gontier
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Performed by Sykkylven Janitsjarorkester (Norway).

02/03/2026

NEW ARRANGEMENT FOR CONCERT BAND:
DANCE SCENE FROM QUEEN TAMARA (grade 4)
Listen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEAatHrRqKM&list=RDxEAatHrRqKM&start_radio=1
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Johan Halvorsen (1864-1935) was among the most prominent Norwegian musical figures of his day, not only as one of the leading composers of his generation but also as a violinist and conductor. His compositions develop the national romantic tradition of his friends Grieg and Svendsen, but his was a distinctive style marked by brilliant orchestration which in turn was inspired by the French romantic composers. The varied fruits of his career produced such scores as Fossegrimen, the neoclassical Suite Ancienne and his Symphonic Intermezzo from The King, a tone poem much indebted to the musical language of Liszt and Wagner.
Halvorsen wrote extensively for the stage, and his lifelong fascination with ‘exotic’ elements in music is evident in the ‘Dance Scene’ from the incidental music to Knut Hamsun’s Queen Tamara, a historical play set in the Caucasus.

Provided to YouTube by Naxos Digital ServicesQueen Tamara: Dance Scene · Neeme Järvi · Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra · Johan HalvorsenHalvorsen: Orchestral W...

13/12/2025

NEW MUSIC FOR BRASS BAND, CHOIR (SATB), TENOR SOLOIST, ORGAN AND NARRATOR:
EIT HUS FOR DITT NAMN (grade 4)
Listen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YO3eCKCteZQ
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"Eit Hus for Ditt Namn" was commissioned by Ørskog Sokneråd in 2023 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Ørskog Church (Norway). Lyricist Alf Kjetil Walgermo writes about the commission: I have a deep personal relationship with Ørskog church, grew up in the village and attended church a lot as a child and youth. When I wrote the text for the 150th anniversary of the church, I read a lot of local history. I was fascinated both by what I could find out about the building process, about the time around it - where Henrik Ibsen went through Sjøholt a few years before - and about the consecration service. I had a vision of a construction team from the village, led by a master builder from outside, who built the church to God's glory. I was also inspired by psalms and passages from the Bible that were used during the consecration. The text in the work is written for choir, soloist and narrator. During the first performance in Ørskog church in November 2023, I myself was present and performed the text reading part, together with Ørskog Brass, Skodje Kyrkjekor, soloist Hallvar Djupvik, organist Arne B. Varmedal and conductor Tom Gontier.

Brass Band, choir SATB, tenor soloist, organ and narratorGrade 4Music: Tom GontierLyrics: Alf Kjetil Walgermo"Eit Hus for Ditt Namn" was commissioned by Ørsk...

09/08/2025

NEW MUSIC FOR CONCERT BAND:
MILESTONES (grade 5,5)
Listen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45f16orSj6o&list=RD45f16orSj6o&start_radio=1
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"Milestones" is a musical depiction of the rich history of Musikklaget Brage, a wind band based in Ålesund, Norway. Through the different movements, I have highlighted some important events in the ensembles history.

The composition opens with a brief yet majestic prelude, which then gives way to the mysterious introduction of the section titled "1907: Destination Christiania". This passage refers to the year the band was founded and the members’ bicycle journey to Christiania (now Oslo) to acquire their instruments.

A transition leads to "1934: March Towards Nordkapp", which features expressive solos for euphonium and tuba. In 1934, Musikklaget Brage is believed to have been the first marching band to perform a concert at North Cape. The march evolves into a waltz, incorporating brief quotations from the local Spjelkavik Song intertwined with original melodic material. An interlude follows, reintroducing the melody from the opening section in a transformed guise. This sets the stage for "1973-1990: The Golden Age". The chorale reminds us of the musical development that Musikklaget Brage went through during this period.

"Finalis: Futurum Vultus Serenum" is the title of the final section of this composition. Previously introduced themes are revisited and interwoven, building toward a dramatic turning point. A vibrant and rhythmically driven theme gradually emerges and is ultimately played in unison by the full ensemble, culminating in a powerful conclusion.

"Milestones" was commissioned by Musikklaget Brage with support from the "Norwegian Composers´ Fund".

Concert BandGrade 5,5"Milestones" is a musical depiction of the rich history of Musikklaget Brage, a wind band based in Ålesund, Norway. Through the differen...

28/12/2024

NEW MUSIC FOR TUBA & ORGAN:
Les Voyages du Commandant Cousteau
Listen: https://youtu.be/KjRSWbDcbRY
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The life and work of the French oceanographer, filmmaker and author Jacques-Yves Cousteau (1910-1997) served as a source of inspiration in composing "Les voyages du commandant Cousteau" (The Travels of Commander Cousteau) for tuba and organ. The use of tuba multiphonics, various percussion instruments and the full dynamic range of the organ, contributes to a musically truthful depiction of life beneath the ocean's surface.

The lively start of the work, "Calypso, nymphe de la mer" (Calypso, the Sea Nymph), tells the story of Calypso, Cousteau´s main expedition vessel for diving, filming and oceanographic research. "Le monde du silence" (The Silent World) serves as a contrast to the first movement in both style and atmosphere. The title of the movement refers to one of the first films directed by Cousteau, in which he uses underwater cinematography to show the ocean depths in color. The final movement, "Voyage au bout du monde" (Voyage to the Edge of the World), is a depiction of Cousteau´s four-month expedition through Antarctica. During this expedition, paleontologist and Calypso´s second in command Michel Laval died in a helicopter accident. "La mort de Michel Laval" (The Death of Michel Laval) expresses this tragic event.

The life and work of the French oceanographer, filmmaker and author Jacques-Yves Cousteau (1910-1997) served as a source of inspiration in composing "Les voyages du commandant Cousteau" (The Travels of Commander Cousteau) for tuba and organ. The use of tuba multiphonics, various percussion

02/06/2024

Heading back home after a wonderful week at the International Trumpet Guild Conference (ITG) in Anaheim. Over 30 of my compositions sold to musicians all over USA, Canada and Japan. Great performance of my "On The Road Up North" for trumpet and piano last Friday by Raquel Samayoa!
Happy composer! 😊

29/05/2024

Exhibiting at the International Trumpet Guild Conference! Pick up your free score of "On The Road Up North", performed at the New Works Recital on Friday 31st of May.
20% discount on all solo works for winds during the length of the conference.

01/05/2024

LE MASCHERE DELLA COMMEDIA FOR TUBA & PIANO:
Listen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_tJdakui5U
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26/04/2024

Happy to share that my piece “Variations on a Norwegian Hymn” is selected as test-piece in 3rd division at the Belgian Brass Band Championships next November. Good luck to all participating bands!

De verplichte werken voor het zijn…

🎯 The Lost Circle van Jan Van der Roost (Kampioensafdeling) is een compositieopdracht van 6 landen en kampioenschappen nl. VLAMO (België) in samenwerking met de brassbandkampioenschappen van Nederland, Duitsland, Oostenrijk, Zwitserland en het British Open.
🎯 The Last Journey van Bert Appermont (Eerste afdeling)
🎯 Wigerathorp van Jan de Haan (Tweede afdeling)
🎯 Variations on a Norwegian Hymn van Tom Gontier (Derde afdeling)

Brassbandkampioenschap 2024
📆 30 november & 1 december
🎉 CC Zwaneberg, Heist-op-den-Berg
✒️ Jury -> Isabelle Ruf-Weber (CH), Bert Appermont (BE) en Christopher Houlding (UK).
🌐 https://www.vlamo.be/bbk